Plant in average garden soil that is well-drained; fertilize in spring

Height: 4-6 feet; Width: 4-6 feet

Hardy in USDA zones (6)7-10

Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; mulch in fall; may be deciduous and suffer some tip dieback in harsh winter.

Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in partial to full shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; mulch in fall.

Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in partial to full shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; mulch in fall.

Zone 9: Plant in fall; plant in partial to full shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; mulch in fall.

Zone 10: Plant in fall; plant in partial to full shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; mulch in fall.

Kanjiro Sasanqua

Camellia sasanqua 'Kanjiro' – Kanjiro Sasanqua

kanjiro sasanqua has pink semi double flowers

This evergreen shrub has shiny green foliage and large, pink semi-double flowers in early fall.

This evergreen shrub has shiny green foliage and large, pink semi-double flowers in early fall.

Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; avoid contact with salt; water if planted in dry soil; prune to keep in shape in spring; may suffer damage to foliage in severe winter; prone to breakage under heavy ice loads.

Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; water if planted in dry soil; prune to keep in shape in spring; prone to breakage under heavy ice loads.

Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; water if planted in dry soil; prune to keep in shape in spring; prone to breakage under heavy ice loads.

Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; water if planted in dry soil; prune to keep in shape in spring.

Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after planting and again in spring; water if planted in dry soil; prune to keep in shape in spring.

Zone 10: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after planting and again in spring; water if planted in dry soil; prune to keep in shape in spring.

Florida Anise Tree

Illicium floridanum – Florida Anise Tree

florida anise tree has licorice scented foliage

This is an upright evergreen shrub or small tree with licorice scented foliage and maroon flowers in spring.

This is an upright evergreen shrub or small tree with licorice scented foliage and maroon flowers in spring.

Upright evergreen shrub or small tree with licorice scented foliage and maroon flowers in spring

Plant in light to moderate shade.

Plant in moist to average, rich soil that is well-drained; water when dry

Deer resistant; poisonous

Fertilize in spring as new foliage appears

Height: 5-10 feet; Width: 5-10 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 7-10

Zone 7: Plant in early spring or early fall; plant in light to moderate shade; mulch in spring to conserve moisture and again after first hard frost; prune only if needed in early spring.

Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in light to moderate shade; mulch in spring to conserve moisture and again after first frost; prune only if needed in early spring.

Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in partial to moderate shade; mulch in spring to conserve moisture and again in fall; prune only if needed in early spring.

Zone 10: Plant in early fall; plant in partial to moderate shade; mulch in spring to conserve moisture and again in fall; prune only if needed in early spring.

Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring; plants are marginally hardy in this zone, but will probably survive with protection or snow cover.

Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring

Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring.

Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

Leopard Plant

Ligularia tussilaginea 'Aureo maculata' – Leopard Plant

leopard plant has large spotted leaves

This deciduous perennial is known for its large spotted leaves topped with yellow daisy-like flowers.

This deciduous perennial is known for its large spotted leaves topped with yellow daisy-like flowers.

Deciduous perennial known for its large spotted leaves topped with yellow daisy-like flowers

Plant in partial to full shade; protect from wind

Plant in wet to moist, rich soil

Fertilize in spring as new foliage appears

Height: to 30 inches; Width: to 24 inches

Hardy in USDA zones 7-10

Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch in spring to conserve moisture and again in fall before frost; water if plant shows signs of wilt; remove dead foliage after frost.

Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch in spring to conserve moisture and again in fall before frost; water if plant shows signs of wilt; remove dead foliage after frost.

Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch in spring to conserve moisture and again in fall; water if plant shows signs of wilt; remove dead foliage in fall.

Zone 10: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch in spring to conserve moisture and again in fall; water if plant shows signs of wilt; remove dead foliage in fall.

Chocolate Chip Ajuga

Ajuga x 'Chocolate Chip' – Chocolate Chip Ajuga (Bugleweed)

chocolate chip ajuga on invasive watch list

This is a deciduous to evergreen groundcover perennial with dark leaves and blue flowers in spring.

This is a deciduous to evergreen groundcover perennial with dark leaves and blue flowers in spring.

Planting Note: Ajuga is on the watch list for invasiveness in states such as Virginia.

Water when dry during growing season; fertilize monthly during growing season

Hardy in USDA zones 7-11

Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily before first frost; cut back dead foliage after frost; divide clumps every few years in early spring; watch for presence of canna leaf rollers.

Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily before first frost; cut back dead foliage after frost; divide clumps every few years in early spring; watch for presence of canna leaf rollers.

Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch before first frost; cut back dead foliage after frost; divide clumps every few years in early spring; watch for presence of canna leaf rollers.

Zone 10: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; divide clumps every few years in early spring; watch for presence of canna leaf rollers.

Zone 11: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; divide clumps every few years in early spring; watch for presence of canna leaf rollers.